Signs of rain reaching the south? By Brian Gaze [Published 07:10 16/08/2026] There will be a changeable theme to the weather in the coming days. Will meaningful rain finally reach the south? It's possible that wet conditions could develop more widely across the south through Tuesday and into Wednesday, but at this stage the details are very uncertain. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 4th August 2026 Mixed across the UK Patchy spells of rain affect Scotland and Northern Ireland through the day, with some heavier bursts in western areas. In the rest of the UK there will be a lot of dry and bright weather, although there could be a few sharp showers in East Anglia and the south-eastern corner. Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 27°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view. Ad-free browsing and premium features Subscribe to The Weather Outlook Premium to enjoy ad-free browsing and extra features. Subscribe on a recurring monthly basis or for a fixed 12 month period. Find out more: The Weather Outlook Premium UKV, Sunday 16th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Showers continue in northern and western parts of the UK. Elsewhere it will be dry with variable amounts of cloud. The Signal Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and computer model trends by exploring our new feature, The Signal. It includes short videos, animations, and charts. View The Signal Tomorrow:Heavy spells of rain spread eastwards across northern and possibly central areas. In southern Britain it stays dry and warm. UKV, Monday 17th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tuesday: There is a possibility of outbreaks of rain developing in the south. However, there is uncertainty about their extent and intensity, although some models suggest they will turn heavy and thundery in places. The north has a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Outlook: Changeable conditions develop. All areas could see some rain, but amounts are likely to be greatest in the north and west. Temperatures are expected to be closer to average than they have been recently, especially in the south.. GFS overview for Tuesday 18th August - Thursday 20th August